Map

Fishing in Abbottstown, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

App Section

Want trophy-size catches? These Abbottstown spots deliver

Top fish species in Abbottstown

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

Latest Abbottstown fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Creek chub

Cabin Creek

3 in ·

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Rock bass

Kreutz Creek

3 in ·

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Creek chub

Kreutz Creek

3 in ·

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Redbreast sunfish

Kreutz Creek

7 in · 3 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Redbreast sunfish

Kreutz Creek

4 in · 2 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Rock bass

Kreutz Creek

4 in · 2 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Fallfish

Big Branch

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Redbreast sunfish

Gunpowder Falls

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Common shiner

Gunpowder Falls

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Fallfish

Fishing Creek

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

About Abbottstown fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,801 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,086 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,366 catches for Bluegill.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Unlock fishing secrets in the app

Discover the best time to fish by species in your area with Bitetime™

Bite time image

Fishing regulations in Abbottstown

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°53′3.5″N 76°59′19.7″W
Regulations in the map
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

FAQ about Abbottstown fishing

Anglers in Abbottstown, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Monocacy River, Pinchot Lake, Lake Marburg, Gunpowder Falls, and Conewago Creek (West).
Most commonly caught species around Abbottstown, PA:
The latest Abbottstown, PA fishing reports are:
Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Abbottstown, PA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:
  • Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
  • Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
  • Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

Other cities near Abbottstown

East Berlin

3.7 miles away

New Oxford

3.8 miles away

Hanover

5.0 miles away

Penn

6.0 miles away

Spring Grove

6.6 miles away

Lake Meade

7.4 miles away

Hunterstown

8.9 miles away

Jefferson

9.2 miles away

Bonneauville

9.3 miles away

Heidlersburg

9.6 miles away

Dover

10.3 miles away

Weigelstown

10.8 miles away

York Springs

10.9 miles away

Littlestown

11.0 miles away

West Manchester

11.1 miles away

Lake Heritage

11.6 miles away

Wellsville

11.8 miles away

Seven Valleys

12.0 miles away

Table Rock

12.4 miles away

Franklintown

13.4 miles away

Gettysburg

13.5 miles away

Biglerville

14.0 miles away

Jacobus

14.7 miles away

Idaville

14.7 miles away